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Breath Mint Pie Recipe

Breath Mint Pie has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 92g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 31, for Breath Mint Pie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium500 mg14.3%
Sodium280 mg11.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate92 g30.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars64 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7 g14%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat44 g67.7%
Saturated Fat25 g125%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 780 Calories from Fat 400

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 44 g 67.7%

Saturated Fat 25 g 125%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 100 mg 33.3%

Sodium 280 mg 11.7%

Total Carbohydrates 92 g 30.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 64 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 10% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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